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Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience has extended its London run for another six months.
The attraction is being run through a partnership between composer and producer Jeff Wayne, and immersive entertainment company Layered Reality. Set across 24 interactive scenes, the experience blends live theatre, projection mapping, surround sound, 5D effects, virtual reality and the score of Wayne’s 1978 album, The Musical Version of The War of The Worlds. It has grossed over £8m (€9.6m/$10m) since opening in 2019, and has consistently boasted sold-out dates.
The production will run through September 2025, with tickets for February to September now on sale.
“When we first opened The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience, it was meant to run for just three months. Now, over five years later, we’re still here as the UK’s longest-running immersive experience, thanks to incredible reviews, word-of-mouth, and the loyalty of our amazing audiences,” commented Wayne.
“We’ve also won the TripAdvisor Travel Award for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year in 2024. This experience has always been ahead of its time, pushing the boundaries of what immersive entertainment can be. I’m thrilled to extend it through 2025, so even more people can immerse themselves in this unforgettable adventure.”
Layered Reality recently announced its latest project – Elvis Evolution, which is set to debut in London in the spring. The immersive production will combine the life and legacy of Elvis Presley with Artificial Intelligence (AI), augmented reality, live performance and multi-sensory effects.
“Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience continues to set the standard for immersive entertainment, attracting both devoted fans of the original album and new audiences alike. This production is a trailblazer in the field — one of the first of its kind to seamlessly integrate live theatre, multi-sensory effects, and cutting-edge technology,” said Andrew McGuinness, chief executive of Layered Reality.
“We’re proud to continue collaborating with Jeff, whose dedication, innovation, and creative vision have been instrumental to the show’s ongoing success. We remain committed to exceeding guest expectations and are excited to continue pushing the boundaries of immersive experiences.”
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